FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair


1. Remove master cylinder attaching nuts, disconnect brake tubes between master cylinder and valve assembly, then remove master cylinder.
2. Remove clutch cable mounting bracket, if equipped.
3. Disconnect vacuum hose from check valve on power brake unit. Do not remove check valve from booster.
4. Pull wiring harness away from and up shock tower. If more slack is required, disconnect wiring harness from bulkhead connector.
5. From under instrument panel, install a suitable screwdriver between center tang on retainer clip and brake pedal pin. Rotate screwdriver so retainer center tang will pass over brake pedal pin. Pull retainer clip from pin.
6. Remove power brake unit attaching nuts and power brake unit from vehicle.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Bleed brake system.